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Applicants must submit a completed application to NursingCAS by the deadline date to be considered for admission. Application status emails will be sent to the email provided on the application via NursingCAS. See application deadline dates below. 

We based our admissions on your experience and passion for pursuing a career in nursing. We expect all application materials to be the applicants’ own authored work. 

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Completed Application Requirements:

Applications must be complete and submitted by to the completed application deadline to be considered. A completed application entails the following:

• All required items are uploaded into NursingCAS by the specific application deadline
• $80 NursingCAS fee paid
• The completion of the supplemental application, which includes a Proof of Residency Form and Criminal Background Checks Authorization Form
  • The supplemental application is completed outside of NursingCAS. Applicants will gain access via email only once they submit their NursingCAS Application and pay the NursingCAS fee.
• $117 Supplemental Admissions Application Fee paid
  • The Supplemental Admissions Application Fee is in addition to the fee paid to NursingCAS.
  • NOTE: No refunds will be issued for any application fees. Even in the event an applicant receives a discount code, or an approved fee waiver, once an applicant pays the Supplemental Application Fee, there will be no refunds permitted.
  • A full supplemental application fee waiver is available on a case-by-case basis through our waiver request form. 

For international students: Please note that our programs are only available for U.S. Citizens and permanent residents. 

If you have any questions please e-mail gsnadmissions@umassmed.edu